Tull and 'Tea with Anoushka'

Last evening was worth every penny...in every sense of the word. The band has stood the test of time celebrating their forty magical years of being around and The Man, Mr.Anderson is a pure miracle. He is a sixty year old 'Pied Piper'. The energy and the bounty of talent the man possesses can only be experienced while words fall short to describe. Each piece is a pure master piece as he played quite a few of Tull's classics as well as some new compositions along with Anoushka Shankar. Ones I loved most have to be Thick as a Brick, Heavy Horses and Bouree among others. The compilations with Anoushka were absolutely transporting both aptly given names 'Tea with Anoushka' and 'Celtic Cradle'.

Speaking of Anoushka Shankar, She began the evening and she had us rapt from the very first pluck on the Sitar. She played two pieces exclusively. The first being one of her own compilations called 'The Voice of the Moon' based on raag Keeravani and the second piece based on raag Manj Khamaj. I personally fell in love with the second piece.

All in all an evening to remember for a life time and one for which I cant thank my friends enough for getting hold of the passes:).

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